EHS/HR Specialist (FT)

• Conduct new hire safety training.
• Assist with clerical safety duties.
• Filing of employee safety training files.
• Maintain all safety documents, collect from Managers.
• Perform different site walkthroughs of the sites (Neville, Brownsville, All American).
• Order all PPE through different vendors and work with managers on what/when they need PPE.
• Assist the EHS manager to conduct annual refresher training to all employees in the area of health, safety and other required aspects.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in all areas of safety.
• Facilitate with the EHS manager to hold safety meetings on a monthly basis.
• Constantly walk through the yards to ensure that safety protocols are followed by employees.
• Develop a strong relationship with employees and facilitate employee-led behavior-based safety process in a team-based environment.
• Address any safety concerns with the EHS manager immediately.
• Work collaboratively with different departments including production, warehouse, and maintenance to ensure the workplace safety.
• Assist with employee incident investigation to uncover root cause and track completion of corrective actions.
• Help maintain and manage the EHS programs, policies and procedures that comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• Design and implement overall recruiting strategy.
• Confirm and follow up on appointments with job candidates.
• Schedule and set up interviews for various offices and send confirmations to candidates using outlook. This includes coordination with conference room reservations/arranging video conferences and or candidates travel.
• Greet candidates for interviews and escort or contact hiring managers.
• Post and/or update postings weekly to external, niche job boards (for example; BetterTeam, targeted universities etc.)
• Providing follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via phone and email.
• Tracking recruiting activities and reporting candidate status.
• Address basic questions regarding recruiting process.
• Identifying opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency.
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of onboarding processes, such as coordinating new hire schedules, facilitating orientations, and processing paperwork.
• Manage and track all incoming new hire paperwork and ensure all documentation is complete.
• Communicate to ensure relevant departments are properly notified of new hires (permanent and temporary) and new hire information is entered into appropriate systems.
• Ensure all records and HR-related documentation are on file and compliant with applicable laws.
• Assists new hires, including a review of Company benefit package; tracks new hire onboarding progress.
• Some local travel may be necessary to visit other Metalico locations.
• Assists employees with questions.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or directed.

• Assist with general office, Human Resources and Safety clerical tasks.
• Create, organize, and maintain confidential filing system (both electronic and hard copy files) for employee files.
• Assist in the collection and monitoring of relevant HR documentation.
• Provide administrative support to human resources generalist as needed for internal employee gatherings and event planning, special projects, etc.
• Maintain all office location HR literature and ensure employment law posters are up to date.
• Conduct internet research for projects as requested.
• Perform clerical duties, such as producing memos, copying, faxing, transmitting and mailing materials, taking and relaying messages, etc.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company related business.
• Update company/employee bulletin boards with announcements.
• Greet guests upon arrival and assist them with appointments, order pickups, and deliveries.

• Associates Degree preferred, HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a HR or Safety, preferred.
• Able to project a friendly and professional demeanor while understanding the dynamics of the confidentiality for this role.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a variety of diversified assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet project deadlines.
• Advanced/proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and other government compliance regulations preferred.
• Conveys a strong professional image, exhibit interest and positive attitude toward all assigned work.

• Works in office environment.
• Works at a desk location for extended periods of time to perform normal daily tasks.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products: We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries. We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys. These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.